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2021-02-09 FAC MinutesMinutes of the Fine Arts Commission held on February 9, 2021. Members present: Susan Ackley Beth Boone Tia Bowman Victor Bruce Luis Crump Jewel Malone (Via Telephone) Michael Stock The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm. Corrections to the minutes of the January 12, 2021 meeting. Page one, paragraph five, line two; change ‘purchased’ to ‘reserved’. Mr. Bruce made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 12, 2021 meeting with corrections. Motion seconded by Mr. Crump and unanimously approved. Ms. Ackley explained to Commission members that the Village budget must be used by the end of each fiscal year (September 30) or it will be lost. Ms. Ackley asked Ms. Dorney for ideas on what the recreation department could use, relating to Fine Arts, if there is excess money remaining in the Commission’s Village budget. Ms. Dorney said that a new bench is needed at the sculpture garden in Optimist Park. The original bench had deteriorated to such an extent that it was dangerous and was removed. Ms. Dorney suggested purchasing a recycled plastic bench and noted that durable benches cost approximately $1200. There was a suggestion to select a bench that matches the benches at Memorial Park. Ms. Dorney said that another option is to replace the portable bar lights that are used at Commission events. Ms. Dorney estimated the cost for lights at $1000. Discussion turned to the mural wall. Mr. Bruce contacted Ms. Einhorn about creating an abstract design for the wall and the design was distributed to the members. Mr. Stock said the Commission needs to trust Ms. Einhorn’s aesthetics. Mr. Crump added that Ms. Einhorn should be given free rein for her vision. Ms. Boone made a motion to approve Ms. Einhorn’s new concept for the mural wall. Motion seconded by Mr. Bruce and unanimously approved. Ms. Ackley suggested using $1500 from the donation account for the mural wall. Ms. Boone made a motion to use $1500 from the art in public places account and use the Commission’s FY21 budget to make up the remaining balance for the mural wall payment. Motion seconded by Mr. Crump. Ms. Boone amended the motion to use the entire balance in the art in public places account and take the remainder needed from the FY21 budget for the mural wall. Motion seconded by Mr. Bruce and unanimously approved. Discussion turned to the Leesa Richards online concert on February 19th. Ms. Dorney explained Ms. Richards concerns for the Q/A portion of the event. It was suggesting calling this the ‘meet the artist’ portion of the event. Ms. Bowman suggested that any chat should only be visible to the host, not for all of the attendees to see. Discussion turned to the March online film event. Ms. Boone has spoken to six Miami-based filmmakers for the event. Ms. Boone also offered to revise the flier and will forward it for approval. Ms. Bowman made a motion to use $100 from the donation account to add to the stipend being paid to Miami Light Project. Motion seconded by Mr. Stock and unanimously approved. At this time discussion turned to continuing the online events in April and May. Mr. Crump suggested continuing the events. Mr. Stock suggested a movie. Ms. Boone said Miami Light Project did three in-person events that were successful with pods for groups; the events averaged 80 people. Mr. Stock said he does not feel comfortable with promoting outdoor events at this time. Ms. Boone suggested moving outdoor events to later in the year. Ms. Boone also suggested partnering with organizations for events such as juggerknot company which does site specific work, mostly with hotels. Ms. Boone added that it’s wise to partner with a cultural organization for projects. Mr. Bruce will reach out to Bass Museum for ideas. Ms. Ackley suggested play readings and she will contact City Theater and Zoetic. Ms. Boone said she does not see the value in rushing to plan an April event and suggested that everyone bring ideas for a May event to the March Commission meeting. Mr. Bruce suggested videoing the progression of the mural wall and stream the progress and unveiling of the mural wall in April. Mr. Bruce made a motion to approve Courtney Einhorn documenting and painting the mural wall for an April online event from the progression to the unveiling, with the date to be determined. Motion seconded by Ms. Boone and unanimously approved. Discussion turned to the art in public places project on NW 2nd Avenue. Ms. Boone made a motion to form a subcommittee comprised of Ms. Malone and Ms. Boone to refine the guidelines for an RFP. Motion seconded by Mr. Stock and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.